Holland reports of leaders in New York finance see harvest promise for 1916
In New York under March 12, Argentina keeps wheat exports high and a 1916 harvest outlook in the United States improves. Reports from the Northwest note heavy snows delaying deliveries yet forecasts remain optimistic. Bank activity surges as favorable crop conditions boost farmer prosperity across the Lake Superior to Pacific coast region.
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NEW U S WARSHIPS TOO SLOW TO MATCH FOREIGN VESSELS
Frederic Wagner praises the editor for urging a stronger navy and notes U S battleships Pennsylvania California and Oregon are reportedly slower than British German and other navies. He cites the Bluecher incident and argues Congress must act to ensure faster ships and national safety.
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Open Forum Questions Guns on British Merchantmen and Submarine Warfare
Charles S. Simpson argues that guns on British armed merchant ships are clearly intended to be used against submarines at night and questions the legality and risks for neutral citizens aboard such vessels. He cites international law, rights of war, and potential for dragooning into conflict, urging caution about neutrality and enforcement.
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Japanese immigration issue risks national honor
John Aubrey Jones argues that restricting Japanese immigrants via new House measures would strain U.S. diplomacy and enrage Japan. He cites treaty supremacy, warns against actions that insult Japanese pride, and urges avoidance of policies provoking retaliation. He stresses the need to preserve national honor and cautions Congress against unilateral restrictive moves.
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Proposal for an International Prize Court at a Neutral Port
Editor Post argues for a neutral port based prize court to govern captured merchant vessels. He suggests captains surrender to an established prize court, fly a mutually agreed signal, and proceed to the port for safe passage and prize distribution. The proposal aims to reduce risks to crews, prevent Lusitania-like sinkings, and avoid entanglements, urging support from readers.
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Rosz, Cal
Old Magazines Sought for Soldiers in France
Editor Post reports a French officer at general headquarters seeking old American magazines. He requests adventure and sports stories not related to the war, to be distributed to soldiers in France. Readers willing to part with these magazines may send them to Florence Brecker care of Mrs. George F. Becker at 1700 Rhode Island Avenue.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Woodrow Wilson
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George F. Becker
Rhode Island Avenue
Death of faithful horse after storm tragedy
A worn white horse, exhausted and underfed, was driven out in a blizzard on March 3. It slipped on icy pavement as a merciless owner pushed its load, receiving cruel blows and neglect before collapsing. Police ended its suffering with a bullet as bystanders and two officers watched the cold wind drift the figure.
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Shakespeare student read 3 000 000 documents
David O Connor of Winston Salem NC critiques a Washington Post piece claiming Prof Charles William Wallace studied 3 million Shakespeare documents. He frames a humorous arithmetic puzzle about time spent and ages, noting absurdities and asking if the professor could have lived centuries before Shakespeare.
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Teutonic Order origin history disputed by Navy League
Henry H. Ford attacks Navy League claims amid a Teutonic order history letter. The issue centers on origins of the Teutonic Order and Marianna connection, with the Navy League defending its transparency and inviting investigation of its finances and governance.
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Sea Law Crisis Recalls Pre Civil War Era
The editor compares the Dred Scott dispute to current events, noting public sentiment often overrides law. It recalls Lincoln era tensions, legal decisions, and the impact of public opinion on belligerent ships and policy. Luois[a] County reflection on whether sentiment guiding action is a blessing in disguise.
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British armed ships fire on submarines near Malta and Sardinia
The London Times reports three incidents where merchant ships used guns against U boats. Kashgar off Malta fired at a periscope, forcing a dive. City of Marseilles off Sardinia fired eight shells after two shots and the submarine disappeared. Plaza sighted a submarine at a half mile and opened fire, causing the sub to dive.
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Ventilation at Capitol Delivers Fresh Air to Chambers
A Capitol visitor claimed poor air. officials explain a nonwindow system using floor and ceiling fans draws in outside air and expels stale air through roof louvers. The chambers receive 6 000 cubic feet per minute and air quality is regularly tested.
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American Liberty Door Closed by British Orders
Fragment from a letter or statement lamenting British Orders in Council closing Americas open door of liberty. The speaker mourns lost heroes Franklin Washington Jackson Lincoln and other patriots, claims freedom ideals have died, laments London control of commerce, and predicts national ruin.
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Wrong Gallery Mixup Delays Women at House Debate
Two visiting women from a midwestern state sought admission to the reserved gallery for a Tuesday debate on the warning resolution. They arrived early with lunch baskets and missed the crowd, later learning the Senate discussion on flooded Ohio and Mississippi districts occupied the gallery all day, not the House debate they expected.
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Washington Secular League advocates school open forums
John D. Bradley president of the Washington Secular League explains the group’s 1870 origin and twenty year Sunday open forum tradition in Washington District of Columbia. The letter urges extending open forums to every schoolhouse community to promote free thought and discussion without offensive personalities.
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Public Forum Upholds School Buildings Use
Samuel B Coles argues Congress authorized public school buildings for citizen meetings to discuss community issues. He condemns obstacles and favors, urges accessible times for working people, questions high entrance fees to plays, and suggests funds support playgrounds instead of political lobbying. He pledges a Sunday forum without disrupting devotions.
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Regulations Too Strict For Undesirables In Army
A Washington public speaker claimed enlistment in the U S Army admits former convicts, a claim shown false by inquiries. The speaker also alleged officers without West Point degrees are looked down on by graduates, which editors deny as unfounded. Francis O R Hennessy responds.
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Gasoline export tax deemed unconstitutional by Britten
The Post reports Representative Britten introduced a congressional resolution to impose a duty of cents on each gallon of gasoline exported from the United States, arguing the tax is unconstitutional and should be examined.
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Citywide Lenten Mission Opens With Episcopal Leaders
Fifteen Episcopalian churches launch a citywide Lenten mission with daily services over two weeks led by prominent clergy from various regions. Epiphany Church publishes a Call to Careless to Repent urging repentance belief and service. Special women’s services led by Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett accompany the program across multiple parishes with specific dates and times.
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Address by Missionary at Douglas Memorial Church
The Rev. H. S. France, president of the National Training School and Sibley Hospital staff, preached at the 11 o'clock services yesterday in Douglas Memorial M E Church. The Rev. J. W. Wadman, longtime superintendent in Hawaii and in Japan, delivered last night's sermon, recounting many incidents in missionaries lives. The Rev. Dr. C. C. McLean will return to Washington this week.
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Washington
Constitutional limits on export duties noted by Hufty
Malcolm Hufty argues that Congress lacks constitutional power to impose export duties under Article I, section 9, citing Dooley v United States and Armour Packing Co v United States among others to challenge Britten's resolution.
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